Towing Mirrors
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Idaho, Arizona
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Towing Mirrors
Got any great recomends on tow mirrors and where to find them. I kind of like the style of the mopar 82206157 fold up and down, but I hate to lose the power mirror adjust if I can help it....thanks JON
97' CC 4x4 auto with bfg 285's
97' CC 4x4 auto with bfg 285's
#2
This is a way to make your own power fold mirrors. Basicly it entails getting an 03 power mirror and removing the base and adding an 02 base. I might have those years off by one.
#3
There is a company that makes great, extendable, power mirrors that I bought on the internet for about $400.00. I do not remember the name but I imagine you can Google them up. They were easy to install also.
#6
Registered User
Originally posted by Pete Miller
There is a company that makes great, extendable, power mirrors that I bought on the internet for about $400.00. I do not remember the name but I imagine you can Google them up. They were easy to install also.
There is a company that makes great, extendable, power mirrors that I bought on the internet for about $400.00. I do not remember the name but I imagine you can Google them up. They were easy to install also.
Rusty
Trending Topics
#8
I have ***** as well, which are the same as best top....same company I guess.
My power / heated ones ran 339 I think. Did a net search. Direct bolt on, and they extand out about 1 inch further then any other I found. A big help when pulling something big ( like my 50 ft enclosed).
They look nice too.
My power / heated ones ran 339 I think. Did a net search. Direct bolt on, and they extand out about 1 inch further then any other I found. A big help when pulling something big ( like my 50 ft enclosed).
They look nice too.
#10
Registered User
That,s not too bad at all. I had ideas of about $1000. Was there much of a market for non-power tow mirrors on the third gen veh?.I also thought about e-bay to recupe some of the cost of the extra set. I think i will look into this further. Thanks for the info. TG
#11
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Left Coast, (Right Wing)
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
grow_ctd:
I have these on my truck and like them. They are power and heated. They extend out by pulling on them. Also will fold to the front or to the back if you push on them. They have a split mirror. The bottom one is manual and is adjusted to see the tires on mine. You can see a pic of them in my gallery.
http://visionviewmirrors.com/
Dusty
I have these on my truck and like them. They are power and heated. They extend out by pulling on them. Also will fold to the front or to the back if you push on them. They have a split mirror. The bottom one is manual and is adjusted to see the tires on mine. You can see a pic of them in my gallery.
http://visionviewmirrors.com/
Dusty
#13
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SouthWest, Idaho
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The only pain is getting the clips off. Note: To eliminate losing the clips when taking the assembly's apart, take a wire 3' - 4' long. Thread wire thru a long socket. Run the wire 1/2 length thru socket. Place socket into retainer clip hole and wrap wire around arm 2-3 times and tie off. This will stop the spring and clip from launching (much safer).
To compress the spring and reseat the clip, get a threaded carriage bolt long enough to go thru arm and base. On the retainer clip side you'll need a thin ring (about 1/2" tall) that fits inside the lip of the retainer clip so it will seat fully when you tighten the carriage bolt. I also cut and used the wiring from the non-towing (power) mirrors and soldered to the new (power) towing mirrors.
It is a bit of work but "These mirrors are awesome." (well worth the effort)
...and no aftermarket look...
To compress the spring and reseat the clip, get a threaded carriage bolt long enough to go thru arm and base. On the retainer clip side you'll need a thin ring (about 1/2" tall) that fits inside the lip of the retainer clip so it will seat fully when you tighten the carriage bolt. I also cut and used the wiring from the non-towing (power) mirrors and soldered to the new (power) towing mirrors.
It is a bit of work but "These mirrors are awesome." (well worth the effort)
...and no aftermarket look...
#14
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: California
Posts: 297
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I prefer the original style also - so I did the swap and IMHO it is well worth it. If you haven’t seen the following threads you may find them helpful.
http://www.turbodieselregister.com/u...&albumid=16271
http://www.turbodieselregister.com/f...ow+mirror+swap
Good luck,
George
http://www.turbodieselregister.com/u...&albumid=16271
http://www.turbodieselregister.com/f...ow+mirror+swap
Good luck,
George
#15
Registered User
Thanks guys for the tips. I may see if i can get new connectors to put on that way i can sell the old mirrors complete. As far as the push nut, how to you spin it off without damaging it. I have noticed that they are round and not a hex. I like the threaded rod and wire idea,but i wonder if i can use a couple of wood clamps to hold them together before removing the clips. Thanks TG